Cherry Filling

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This is the filling of choice for Black Forest Cake, which features a combination of cherries and chocolate.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cherry brandy, white wine or water
  • 3 to 4 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries (about 2 pounds unpitted)
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) dried sour cherries

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until thickened, adding additional sugar to taste.